Obtain a large notebook to keep buy your phone and to take with you
to your doctor's appointments to keep notes of what you need to
discuss with your doctor, names, phone numbers, etc. This will help
you keep track of important information you will need from
time-to-time.
1. If you served in the theatre of operations, you need to
register in the Gulf War Registry Program through your local VA.
Persian Gulf Registry
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1003
This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to
include Operation Iraqi Freedom as of March 7, 2005:
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1232
2. Gather previous medical records to include any private
doctor's reports you may have.
a.
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/
b.
http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/services.html
c. REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANT'S
RECORDS
http://www.forms.va.gov/va/Internet/VARF/getformharness.asp?formName=3288-form.xft
d. If you have a compensation file (C-file) already and wish to
obtain a copy of it, see this link for instructions:
http://www.hughcox.com/V_CFILE_foia.pdf
3. If you feel you need help in your claim, choose a service
organization and officer:
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations
http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view
4. Familiarize yourself with the VA's healthcare protocols and
claims policies derived from Title 38 laws for Gulf War Illnesses.
a. Healthcare protocol: ENVIRONMENTAL AGENTS SERVICE - Persian
Gulf Program
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1002
b. Criteria for filing claims associated with Gulf War exposures:
Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Service
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part6/ch07.doc
c. Compensation and Pension Examination for Gulf War Guidelines:
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/disexm25.htm
d. Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility:
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=315
e. Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom as
of March 7, 2005:
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1232
f. SUBCHAPTER II--WARTIME DISABILITY COMPENSATION:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+38USC1110
5. EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS
WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)
a.
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHandbook1303122304.DOC and
b.
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1158
See also,
c.
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DepletedUraniumFAQSheet.doc
d.
http://www.pdhealth.mil/downloads/DU_Clinicians_Guide_09172004.pdf
6. Help and information in treatment and filing a claim for PTSD:
a. PTSD CLAIMS FAQ (FROM A TO Z):
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000043
b. IRAQ WAR CLINICIAN GUIDE:
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/war/iraq_clinician_guide_v2/iraq_clinician_guide_v2.pdf
c. Military Veterans PTSD Reference Manual:
http://www.ptsdmanual.com/
d. Nation Center for PTSD :
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/topics/war.html
e. VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
http://www.avapl.org/pub/PTSD%20Manual%20final%206.pdf
f. INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF):
http://www.avapl.org/gaf/gaf.html
g. §4.130 Schedule of ratings-mental disorders.
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_130.DOC
h. Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service:
http://www.va.gov/rcs/Eligibility.htm
i. Mental Disorders, Schedule of Ratings:
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_130.DOC
j. Mental Health Program Guidelines:
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1094
k. Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers:
http://www.mirecc.med.va.gov/
l. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: See
Initial -
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/disexm43.htm
Review -
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/disexm56.htm
Mental -
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/disexm37.htm
m. VHA MENTAL HEALTH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT (MHICM):
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=78
n. VHA PROGRAM GUIDE 1103.3 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM GUIDELINES
FOR THE NEW VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION:
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1094
o. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 1154):
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKB/PART3/S3_304.DOC
If you did not serve in the theatre of operations during the Gulf
War, but feel you may have had adverse reactions to vaccines, you
will need to read up on this:
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000026
Everyone concerned about vaccines (deployed or not) can read the
latest on vaccines here: Milvacs. org
http://www.mvrd.org/
We have a Library of Useful Links you should consult when looking up
information on most any issue regarding healthcare and claims:
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum;f=14
See also, our list of VA links of resources:
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000001
If you suffer from an undiagnosed illness such as chronic fatigue
syndrome, fibromyalgia, or irritable bowel syndrome you will find
these links helpful:
1. Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPG
http://www.oqp.med.va.gov/cpg/cpgn/mus/mus_base.htm
2. Compensation & Pension Examnination for Fibromyalgia:
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/disexm22.htm
3. CFS/FMS :
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000049
4. Title 38 regarding
chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome.
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000077
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